1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Finished in its rare, factory-specified War Bonnet Yellow paint finish (1 of 3,670) and Black leather Custom interior, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is highly documented, optioned, and handsomely restored to NCRS Top Flight standards. Power is delivered by a 350 CI V-8 eigne, factory-rated 270 horsepower and paired with a driver-preferred 4-speed manual transmission.

Again featuring optional Black leather Custom upholstery, this upscale 1971 Corvette Convertible’s interior is presented in exemplary restored condition. Options and amenities include power steering, a Black auxiliary hardtop, AM-FM radio, and tilt steering wheel.

The potent base 350 CI V-8 engine delivers ample power with a 4-barrel carburetor and robust 270-horsepower factory rating. A Muncie 4-speed manual transmission delivers a sporting drive. As depicted in the accompanying photographs, the Corvette’s underbody, frame and suspension components are presented in clean, well-maintained, and quite possibly original OEM condition.

Accompanied by a wealth of documents, the corresponding NCRS Shipping Data Report confirms this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was produced on June 16, 1971 at the St. Louis, Missouri Corvette Assembly Plant and delivered new to Lynn Slack Motors in Portland, Oregon. According to a photocopy of the original Bill of Sale on file dated July 2, 1971, the Corvette was sold with factory options including power steering, a Black auxiliary hardtop, AM-FM radio, tilt steering wheel, and the Custom interior trim, with Black leather upholstery specified. The powertrain comprises the 240-horsepower, 350 CI V-8 engine and driver-preferred 4-speed manual transmission. Just 3,706 Corvettes were finished in War Bonnet yellow paint for 1971, including this outstanding and highly equipped example.

More recently, a show-quality restoration was performed, retaining the Corvette’s factory-specified color and upholstery combination. On August 30, 2014, the Corvette earned NCRS Regional Top Flight honors at the NCRS Tacoma, Washington Northwest Regional meet, where the Corvette also received the Bowtie Award. In addition to the aforementioned Shipping Data Report and Awards Confirmation letter from the NCRS, the Corvette is also accompanied by a photocopy of the original Bill of Sale, Warranty Booklet and Protect-O-Plate, and NCRS judging sheets and certificates.

Renowned since new for their aggressive styling and unadulterated performance, even after imposition of lower compression and SAE Net power ratings, all early examples of the long-running ‘C3’ Corvette generation are particularly collectible and enjoyable. Offered with an NCRS award-winning restoration and the hard work already done, this compelling 270-horsepower, 4-speed example requires only an enthusiastic new owner to enjoy it as originally intended, or quite possibly, choose to selectively elevate it further to the National stage in NCRS and Bloomington Gold judged Corvette events.